Just in time for Father’s Day, a new study seems to have found that the Sunshine State is full of classic American dads.
A new analysis from BetMGM Casino ranked Florida among the nation’s strongest states for “dad culture,” earning a score of 75.5 out of 100 and landing firmly in the study’s “High Dad Culture” category.
The rankings were based on a combination of Google search trends, shopping behavior, and U.S. Census data, measuring everything from grilling and lawn care habits to fashion choices and stereotypical dad interests.
Florida stood out for its strong interest in classic dad wardrobe staples, including cargo shorts, polo shirts, baseball caps, and white sneakers. Researchers also found Floridians frequently searched for topics commonly associated with dads, such as weather radar, bug spray, and NFL-related searches.
The study created an “American Dad Score” by evaluating six key categories:
- DIY Dad (garage projects, deck building, power tools)
- Lawn Dad (lawn care, grass maintenance, lawnmowers)
- Grill Dad (barbecue, grilling-related searches)
- Dad Humor (dad jokes, cringe-worthy comedy)
- Dad Style (cargo shorts, polo shirts, baseball caps, white socks, sneakers)
- Dad Traits (weather radar, utility bills, NFL schedules, recliners, bug spray, gas prices)
Researchers also factored in census data, which accounted for nearly one-third of the final score.
The data helped boost Florida’s ranking. According to the study, the state is home to more than 880,000 households led by fathers with children under 18, the third-highest total in the nation. Additionally, 94% of Florida households have at least one vehicle, plenty of opportunities for dads to serve as the family’s unofficial taxi driver.
The findings suggest traditional dad habits remain deeply embedded in American culture. More than 40% of states ranked in either the “High” or “Very High Dad Culture” categories.
Southern states dominated the rankings overall, with Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Oklahoma, Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee all earning spots in the study’s highest tier.
Wyoming claimed the top spot nationally, earning a perfect score of 100 and taking the title of America’s most “dad-coded” state.
For Florida das, however, the ranking may come as little surprise. Between year-round grilling weather, football fandom, backyard projects, and a longstanding appreciation for cargo shorts, the Sunshine State appears to have mastered the art of classic dad culture.
Whether they’re monitoring an approaching storm on weather radar, firing up the grill for a weekend cookout, or checking the NFL schedule months before kickoff, Florida fathers seem to be keeping traditional dad culture alive.
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